The reason for adding gypsum to the clinker during the production of cement is .........

  • A
    to decrease the rate of setting of cement
  • B
    to make the cement impervious
  • C
    to bind the particles of calcium silicate
  • D
    to facilitate the formation of colloidal gel

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